CAN YOU COMBINE NIACINAMIDE WITH VITAMIN C ?

You may have heard that you should avoid combining niacinamide with vitamin C based on previous research.
Let’s examine the facts and see if niacinamide and vitamin C work together.

Myth busting: Old research, various bloggers, and even some beauty magazines claimed that combining niacinamide and vitamin C was harmful. This is because nicotinic acid is often produced when the two ingredients are heated together. Another limitation is that this only holds true for the most concentrated form of vitamin C (pure ascorbic acid), and not its many other forms (sodium ascorbly phosphate, ascorbyl glucoside and magnesium ascorbyl phosphate)

There’s no need to worry, though; your skincare products are perfectly fine at room temperature.

WHAT CAN THESE INGREDIENTS DO FOR YOUR SKIN?

Niacinamide and vitamin C are both miracle workers for bringing out your skin’s natural radiance. So it’s finally safe to combine niacinamide and vitamin C.

Lets talk about them

Niacinamide:
Minimizes enlarged pores: It smoothens and moisturizes the skin surface making the pore look smaller.

Helps with hydration: It boost keratin production which ultimately makes you skin smooth, supple and hydrated.

Reduces hyperpigmentation: 5% niacinamide or greater can be helpful in lightening dark spots and helps the development of new discoloration.

Eases acne and inflammation: It helps regulate sebum production which reduces breakouts. It also eases redness and swelling.

Targets signs of aging: It can improve fine line and wrinkles. It prevents discoloration, premature aging of skin. This is due to niacinamide helps boost collagen production.

Vitamin C
Strengthens skin barrier: It helps skin produce ceramide which strengthens skin’s natural barrier, improves hydration.

Supports aging: It improves elasticity, helps smoothens fine lines and wrinkles. This is due to increase in collagen production.

Potent antioxidant: It is the most potent antioxidant and helps fight free radicals.

Evens skin tone: Vitamin C can reduce the appearance of dark spots by reducing the melanin production

Brightens skin: It inhibits melanin productions which helps fade pigmentation and smoothens your rough-bumpy skin which leads to healthy glowy skin.

Anika

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